Jonathan Slovanco finds comfort and safety in his large family and in the Catholic Church. But as he matures, he realizes that a fundamental difference between him and other boys may alienate him from both his family and the Church. Coming to self-acceptance is difficult enough. Coupling that with the courage needed to reveal his genuine self to his family feels like a Sisyphean effort.

One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide; the question of living or not living in a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.

A study of Gustave Flaubert's Un coeur simple (A simple heart) originally written in 1876 and published in 1877.

Essays that Are Comfort Food for the Mind and Spirit Food for Thought: Essays on Mind and Spirit is a smorgasbord of essays that remind us to think and laugh, reflect and wonder, and rediscover the forgotten self. The broad range of topics-from the pitfalls of modern life to magical moments and from narcissism to ice cream slices-is both an intellectual feast and a thought-provoking romp through the human condition. Both finger food for the mind and a feast for discussion with others, it is a thoroughly delightful read that just might make the reader want another helping.

A must-read collection featuring the best in sports journalism Glenn Stout, founding editor of the Best American Sports Writing, has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports. Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime. This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in.

Compares teachings of Buddhism with principles of modern biology, revealing many significant points of compatibility.

This collection of essays offers an exploration of the meaning and significance of the Catalogue of Women, attributed to Hesiod.